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Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Friday 15 May 2020
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper Reference 8PH0/02
Physics
Advanced Subsidiary
Paper 2: Core Physics II
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator, ruler
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• centre
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Into questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
structure your answer logically showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
• The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
• You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
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, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box
for the correct answer from A to D.
If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then
mark your new answer with a cross .
1 Which of the following is a S.I. base quantity?
A energy
B length
C speed
D velocity
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 In a falling-ball method to investigate the viscosity of a liquid, ball bearings with
two different diameters are allowed to fall through two different liquids, X and Y.
The viscosity of liquid X is greater than the viscosity of liquid Y.
In which set-up shown below will the ball bearing have the greatest terminal velocity?
ball bearing with small diameter ball bearing with large diameter
Liquid X Liquid Y Liquid X Liquid Y
A B C D
A
B
C
D
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
2
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, 3 A light source radiates a power P onto a surface, covering a circular area of radius r.
Which of the following is the correct expression for the intensity I of the radiation at
the surface?
P
A I =
πr 2
B I = Pπr 2
P
C I =
2πr
D I = 2Pπr
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 A string is held under tension. When it is plucked it vibrates with a frequency f.
Which of the following would result in a lower value for f ?
A decreasing the cross-sectional area of the string
B decreasing the density of the material of the string
C increasing the length of the string
D increasing the tension
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
5 The image shows a diffraction pattern observed when a beam of electrons is fired at thin
gold foil.
(Source: © The Reading Room/Alamy Stock Photo)
What property of electrons does this observation demonstrate?
A they exist in discrete energy levels
B they have a negative charge
C their small mass
D their wave nature
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
3
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 GCE
Friday 15 May 2020
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper Reference 8PH0/02
Physics
Advanced Subsidiary
Paper 2: Core Physics II
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator, ruler
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• centre
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Into questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
structure your answer logically showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
• The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
• You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
Turn over
*P62309A0128*
P62309A
©2020 Pearson Education Ltd.
1/1/1/1/1/1/
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box
for the correct answer from A to D.
If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then
mark your new answer with a cross .
1 Which of the following is a S.I. base quantity?
A energy
B length
C speed
D velocity
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 In a falling-ball method to investigate the viscosity of a liquid, ball bearings with
two different diameters are allowed to fall through two different liquids, X and Y.
The viscosity of liquid X is greater than the viscosity of liquid Y.
In which set-up shown below will the ball bearing have the greatest terminal velocity?
ball bearing with small diameter ball bearing with large diameter
Liquid X Liquid Y Liquid X Liquid Y
A B C D
A
B
C
D
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
2
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, 3 A light source radiates a power P onto a surface, covering a circular area of radius r.
Which of the following is the correct expression for the intensity I of the radiation at
the surface?
P
A I =
πr 2
B I = Pπr 2
P
C I =
2πr
D I = 2Pπr
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 A string is held under tension. When it is plucked it vibrates with a frequency f.
Which of the following would result in a lower value for f ?
A decreasing the cross-sectional area of the string
B decreasing the density of the material of the string
C increasing the length of the string
D increasing the tension
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
5 The image shows a diffraction pattern observed when a beam of electrons is fired at thin
gold foil.
(Source: © The Reading Room/Alamy Stock Photo)
What property of electrons does this observation demonstrate?
A they exist in discrete energy levels
B they have a negative charge
C their small mass
D their wave nature
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
3
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